What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Sat neatly on a corner off Dewsbury Road is the sheltered housing development of St Peter’s Court. As you round the corner this beautiful building is complimented by the well kept and neatly trimmed gardens, maintained by both gardeners and the residents alike. Stepping inside the complex, I was greeted
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Leeds College of Building students have been named among the best in UK trades after winning two silver and one bronze medal at WorldSkills UK Live. Taking place from 21 – 23 November at the NEC, Birmingham, WorldSkills UK LIVE is the UK’s largest skills, apprenticeship and careers events. At
Pyramid will launch a major new show at The Tetley this month. ‘Hidden Art / Hidden Artists’ will include photographs of three pieces of art work, never been shown in public before, created by the Arts Club within the walls of Meanwood Park Hospital, prior to its closure. Three of
Each week we publish lists of planning applications related to LS10 and LS11 published on on the Leeds City Council website. The following applications were validated in the week beginning 18 November 2019: Advertisements for the proposed hand car wash Asda Old Lane Beeston Leeds LS11 8AG Ref. No:
Sharing the UK’s railway heritage expertise: leading experts from Taiwan visit Middleton Railway Not surprisingly, given its role as the birthplace of the railways, the UK is a global leader in the preservation, restoration and management of railway heritage. Railway museums, heritage sites and preservation societies can be found in
Dennis Hartley, who played for Hunslet in the classic 1965 Challenge Cup Final against Wigan and was a member of the club’s Hall of Fame, passed away on Wednesday (12 November 2019) at the age of 83. Hartley, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s several years ago, died at Colton Lodge
Each week we publish lists of planning applications related to LS10 and LS11 published on on the Leeds City Council website. The following applications were validated in the week beginning 11 November 2019: Dormer window to front 19 Rydall Terrace Holbeck Leeds LS11 9LD Ref. No: 19/06917/FU | Status:
Leeds Citizens members from South Leeds will launch “South Bank for South Leeds” on Monday 25 November at 6pm at The Holbeck club. As the city centre begins to expand into what will be known as the South Bank (currently parts of Holbeck and Hunslet), it is easy for the
The Principal of the UK’s only specialist further education construction college says he is “delighted” after Leeds College of Building was graded ‘Good’ in all areas in its most recent Ofsted inspection. Since the previous inspection, staff have spent the past two years working to improve standards. Ofsted has recognised the